How to test the Elements Endpoint Detection and Response sensors?

How to test if EDR sensors on Windows, Mac and Linux are working and reporting detections to the Elements Endpoint Detection and Response portal?

For Windows sensors there are a few tests outlined in the product Simple test with Windows system tools | Elements Endpoint Detection and Response | Latest | WithSecure User Guides

Mac sensors can be tested by running the following Terminal commands for different detection event types:

file event test:
uuid=$(uuidgen) && touch "$uuid" $(printf this_is_%s_test_file f_secure)

socket event test:
python -m SimpleHTTPServer

Linux sensors can be tested by running the following Terminal commands for different detection event types:

file event test:
touch this_is_f_secure_test_file

socket event test:
python -m SimpleHTTPServer

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